MotoGP 2011 -- July 22-24 -- Anyone Going?

[northerncalguy]

Anyone planning to head down to Laguna Seca this year, to partake in MotoGP? There is a great packaged deal for Ducati owners (see links below). I'd be interested in going down with a group of NorCal riders. PM me!

https://www.mazdaraceway.com/pages/tix-ducati

http://ducatiusa.com/events/2011_ducati_island___laguna_seca/2011/07/22/index.do?__utma=1.457518711.1300246726.1300246726.1307780332.2&__utmb=1.3.10.1307780332&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1307780332.2.2.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=ducati%20motogp%202011&__utmv=-&__utmk=46352807(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=ducati%20motogp%202011&__utmv=-&__utmk=46352807

[RubberDuckyS4]

As of this moment it's only a wish for me.  If I can gather enough money by then I'm tooooootally going. That is a sweet Ducati ticket deal though.

[mostrobelle]

The last time I went it was 105 degrees and I had to share a room to afford the night's stay just to get seats that aren't nearly as good as the coverage on TV.  That said, I had a blast and there's nothing quite like "being there".  However, I don't plan on going unless something strikes me fancy. 

Is this your first time? 

[northerncalguy]

I've never been to any Laguna Seca event and I desperately want to change that this year. It's kind of ridiculous that I live so close and never made it down as a Ducati enthusiast/owner for nearly 5 yrs now. Any good advice besides booking accommodations early?

[mostrobelle]

I'd look at staying in Pacific Grove instead of Monterey proper or even Sand City.  There's a little bit more availability and it's a tad cheaper.  Turn 4 is a great spot for watching.  Put your helmet in a bag to protect against massive dust and weeds if you leave it with your bike. 

That's my advice.   

[desmoquattro]

BikerGoddess and I are going. And we're resurrecting Camp Go-Tard after a 1 year absence! We're staying here:
http://www.carmelrv.com/

We arrive Thursday night and leave Sunday night. At the races Sat & Sun. We'll have internet, phone, a full kitchen, and even an espresso machine. Stop by our camp (or call us if you can't find it) and we'll have a beer or coffee...

[duccarlos]

If you volunteer to work in Ducati Island, you get free general admission tickets. At least that was the case for the past few years. You don't need to leave anything on the bike, there's gear check-in on the Island as well. The cheapest accomodation is camping.

[sidm]

I'll be working parking and gear-check duties over the weekend in the morning. See (some of) you guys there.

[northerncalguy]

I'll be working parking and gear-check duties over the weekend in the morning. See (some of) you guys there.

I pinged Vicki to find out if there are any more volunteer slots for gear check, do you happen to know? What are the duties and time commitments like? Are we able to access other areas? I'd love to know, in case I need to purchase additional access. I'm planning on bringing my photo gear to document my first MotoGP experience .

[duccarlos]

I got an email from her on Monday asking for more volunteers. I believe it was for parking. You get free general admission tickets if you work a total of 8 hours for the weekend. No one works during the GP race. General admission just gets you through the door, but if you want an actual seat, you would need to buy a ticket. The good thing about Laguna is that there are so many great places to watch without needing to pay for a seat. If you want access to the paddock, you'll need to know someone that can "lend" you their pass.

[northerncalguy]

Cool, thx for the details. 8 hours is a lot, I am planning just to do Sunday but we'll see what Vicki says.

[psidriven]

Hey northerncalguy, I'm thinking of going.  Same thing here, been a Norcal native but never gone.  I'll pm you my info since I'm thinking of riding down too.

[richard]

I'm riding down too with a couple of friends. Where are you guys starting from?

[northerncalguy]

@richard: I'll be starting from the South Bay (San Jose Area). And yourself? I think it's shaping up to be a zoo, so we're planning to roll out early. I've seen the pix from one of the albums that shows the parking lot filled at like 10am. Have you been before? I can't wait.

[richard]

Hey there norcal guy! We're meeting in san mateo. I'll ask them maybe we can meet you down in sj somewhere. I've been there a few times during wsbk troy bayliss days but never since it became gp. This will be my first gp experience. I think the crowd is bigger. I've never parked in the ducati island though so maybe we can figure out how to get in so we don't have to worry about parking. Not sure where the entrance is. Can you ask Vicky those info? Thanks.